Behold, Portal Masters! Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. is pleased to announce that Skylanders Trap Team is officially available at major retailers nationwide on Xbox 360™ and Xbox One™video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 and PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment systems, Nintendo’s Wii™ system, Nintendo’s Wii U™ system, and a completely unique adventure is also available on the Nintendo 3DS™hand-held system. The launch of Skylanders Trap Team also ushers in the complete console gaming experience on Tablet*, introducing a Starter Pack that supports iPad®, Kindle Fire and Android tablets.

“The Skylanders® franchise was built on a foundation of creativity and innovation,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “And with Skylanders Trap Team, we’re taking that tradition of innovation to new heights. For the last three years we’ve allowed kids to bring their toys to life in a video game, and this year, we’re letting them reach into the game, and pull characters out into the physical world by letting players trap and play as the villains. Skylanders Trap Team is also the first console game to simultaneously bring the entire AAA experience to tablet devices. Overall, we think Skylanders Trap Team represents our most magical innovation yet. But most importantly, it’s just a great game.”

The latest installment of the franchise that pioneered the Toys-to-Life genre is already poised to become one of the top family games this holiday season. Toys“R”Us® recently named Skylanders Trap Team as one of the “Fabulous 15” on the company’s 2014 Holiday Hot Toy List, while Target named Skylanders Trap Teamto their Top Toys for the Holidays List. In addition, the game was featured in Toy Insider’s Hot 20 Holiday Toys of 2014, which highlights the most sought-after and anticipated items of the holiday season.

Skylanders continues to lead and evolve the category with Skylanders Trap Team by letting fans seek out and defeat the most wanted villains in all of Skylands, pull them out of the game and into living rooms by capturing them in magical Traps. Once they’ve defeated the villains, players will be able to place a Trap into the new TraptaniumPortalTM to capture them. Players can then send villains back into the game where they can play as them to fight for good, reversing the magic. They will also be able to hear the villains inside the Traps, an innovation that truly brings life to toys.

“Since it launched four years ago, the Skylanders brand has continued to captivate young fans around the world who eagerly crowd our stores every time a new collectible character is introduced,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “In preparation for the debut of Skylanders Trap Team, which truly reinvents the franchise’s signature gameplay, our teams across the globe have worked year-long to ensure Toys“R”Us is THE destination for Portal Masters ready to experience all the fun the new game – and our exclusive Legendary Skylanders toys – have to offer.”

Portal Masters everywhere can get into the Skylanders Trap Team spirit by taking advantage of exclusive Skylanders products at retailers nationwide:

·Get Legendary at Toys”R”Us – Toys“R”Us stores in North America and online at Toysrus.com will be the only places fans will find the limited edition Legendary Series of Skylanders toys at launch. The Legendary Series features alternative versions of new Trap Master characters and packs, such as Jawbreaker, Déjà Vu and the Nightmare Express Adventure Pack, all of which feature in-game stat boosts.

·Meet the Minis at Walmart –Skylanders fans can visit participating Walmart stores or go to Walmart.com to participate in the ‘Meet the Minis’ program to unlock special content featuring the fully playable and upgradeable Minis, including Gill Runt, Stealth Elf, Weeruptor, Pet Vac and Small Fry via the official Skylanders Collection VaultTM app. Walmart will also be the only place fans can find the Skylanders Minis Buddy Pack, featuring Tidal Wave Gill Grunt and Gill Runt.

·NITRO Trap Masters at Target – U.S. Target stores nationwide and Target.com will once again be the only place where fans can get their hands on the Skylanders NITRO series of toys, which features the powerful Trap Master NITRO Krypt King.

·Portals for Punch Pop Fizz at GameStop – During the first week of launch, fans that bring in a Portal of Power® from any Skylanders game can trade it in to receive a free Punch Pop Fizz character, a bright red version of the fan-favorite Skylander.

·Three Skylanders for Two at Best Buy – Players that purchase any two Skylanders Trap Team game products at Best Buy will receive a free Volcanic Eruptor character, who’s unique appearance is visible in-game. This promotion is available only at Best Buy.

Skylanders Trap Team introduces heroes known as Trap Masters that wield powerful TraptaniumTM weapons used to defeat Skylands’ most notorious villains including Kaos, as well as brand new Core Skylanders characters and reposed fan-favorite Skylanders characters. The game also features a variety of elementally aligned Traps with unique and interesting designs. In addition, Skylanders Trap Team welcomesSkylanders Minis, 16 small but powerful Skylanders now fully playable, who join the battle against Skylands’ most nefarious villains. Coming to Skylanders fans worldwide on November 1, Eon’s Elite collectors’ toys feature never-before-seen decoration with a distinct, metallic finish and a golden base that sets them apart from other Skylanders toys.

Skylanders Trap Team is compatible with more than 175 unique toys from all previous games -- Skylanders SWAP ForceTM, Skylanders GiantsTMand Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure® -- every character also will be able to defeat and trap villains using Traptanium Traps, providing fans more ways to enjoy their collections.

To celebrate the launch of Skylanders Trap Team, Activision hid a “villain” inside a seemingly normal Skylanders Trap Team demo kiosk. Watch what happened here on the official YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/SkylandersGame.

PC version features full connectivity with console game, allowing players to create and edit Toy Boxes across platforms

Disney Interactive and Marvel announced today that the Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) PC gameis available now globally for players to download for free. The free game allows players access to demo versions of Marvels’ The Avengers, Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy Play Sets and Toy Box 2.0, where online multiplayer is now available for the first time. In the Toy Box 2.0 mode, players can continue to create, edit and share their Toy Box creations across console and PC platforms, making it a truly connected gaming experience.

Fans can also experience Daily Challenges, which are randomly generated levels that can be played with any available character. Three characters are always free to play at any one time and will rotate often. Console players who already own Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes and last year’s Disney Infinity can use web code cards that come with their physical retail Play Sets and character figures to unlock those Play Sets and characters in the PC game. More than 45 Disney and Marvel characters from both games are now playable.

Building on last year’s PC release, players can create one-of-a-kind Toy Boxes in the improved Toy Box 2.0 mode using their favorite Marvel and Disney characters, vehicles, settings and items. Those Toy Boxes can then be shared and played with friends on any platform, regardless of the one it was created on, including the upcoming app for iOS which is launching soon. In-game currency, known as Sparks, can be earned once challenges are completed and can be used to purchase new toys, costumes and upgrades.

Additionally, the PC version introduces a new Friend Recruitment program. Players can send invitation requests to friends, and if their friend accepts and plays for a certain amount of time, a free character will be unlocked for use in-game for the person sending the invite.

Digital Starter Packs and other content can be purchased separately to enhance the gameplay experience. As new characters become available at retail, they will also become available digitally in the PC Shop.

Players who download the free game for the first time on PC will receive various starter toys and access to a rotating roster of playable characters, Daily Challenges and demo versions of the Marvel Play Sets and Toy Box 2.0 mode.

DETAILS: Flyers ice girls and fun patrolers excite Flyers fans at the Shops at Liberty Place for a Game 6 pep rally. Fans in attendance have a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Round One, Game Six (Home Game 3) match-up at the Wells Fargo Centeron Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.between the Flyers and New York Rangers, by participating in a puck-stacking contest. Competition to beginat 12:15 pm

All fans to receive Flyers playoff-themed giveaways including T-shirts, rally towels and plenty of items to make their game-watching experience “Flyer’d Up.”

Monday, April 14, 2014

Tickets are on sale now for games three and four of the series to be played at the Wells Fargo Center, or lock in extended access to the playoffs with a 2014-15 season ticket package. Call 215-218-PUCK or go online atPhiladelphiaFlyers.com for playoff ticket options. #ClutchTime: Because It's the Cup.™y

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Fair Food Philly and PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) have teamed up for the 3rd time to bring you Philly Farm & Food Fest.Featuring over 120 local farmers, food artisans and sustainable businesses, attendees will be able to taste, shop, and learn their way through a variety of lectures, demonstrations and guided tastings.

WHAT:

Philly Farm & Food Fest is an event the whole family can enjoy.Adults will discover cool recipes from farm-to-table chefs, sample a variety of locally produced spirits through a guided tasting at the Local Libations Lounge, and experience the wonders of fresh seafood at the Shellfish Salon.Children will be entertained by shopping at Whole Foods Market’s mini-grocery store, create fun crafts, watch snippets of the family-friendly film,Watermelon Magic, and eat tasty, organic treats.

General Admission tickets are $20 in advanceuntil Saturday, $25 at the door on Sunday. Children 12 and under are free. A limited number of tickets are still available for the timed and guided tastings in the Local Libations Lounge and Shellfish Salon for $15 per person. Participants must be 21 and advance purchase is necessary. Tickets are available atphillyfarmfest.org.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

TWO WEEKENDS ONLY – JANUARY 18TH – 20TH & JANUARY 24TH – 26TH AT THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER

Two popular design stars, six spectacular design rooms, over 500 interesting industry experts, thousands of exciting products and services are set to make this the best area home show in years!

PHILADELPHIA - (JANUARY 15, 2014) –The Philadelphia Home Show, the region’s premier building, design and landscaping event, will begin on Saturday, January 18th – 20th and January 24th – 26th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. New this year--the show will be open for 2 weekends ONLY plus Martin Luther King Day.

Plans are finalized for the spectacular affair, highlighting the latest trends in remodeling, decorating and gardening. Popular landscaping designer,Ahmed Hassan, formerly of DIY Network’s Yard Crashers, will leave people motivated to take on even the most difficult landscaping and design projects. During his appearance at the Philadelphia Home Show this year, Hassan will teach attendees how to create dynamic environments and landscape designs for your home’s curb appeal.John DeSilvia of DIY’s Under Construction and Run My Renovation,will also be appearing at this year’s show. John is a tough-as-nails Brooklyn native and a former union carpenter. A licensed contractor, “Johnny D” earned a degree from the Pratt Engineering School and he will be teaching our consumers how to work with contractors and get the most out of planning your home renovation. Also attending is Phillies Broadcaster Gregg Murphy, who will be meeting & greeting exhibitors & Phillies fans!

NEW TO THE 2014 SHOW:

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Family Day on Monday, January 20 (MLK Day) will be a day filled with activities for kids and families. All kids under 12 get in FREE!

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Hero Day on Friday, January 24th we celebrate our local hero’s – military, fire fighters and police officers – by inviting them to the show. They receive one free ticket when they show ID.

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Designer Rooms: The 2014 design feature will be comprised of six rooms. Each room will have a local designer who will be given a to-be-determined number of the same items. They will need to create a room utilizing each item any way they choose. Attendees will see different rooms and different uses of each item.

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“Simon’s Sticker Room by IKEA” - Watch what happens when you start with a completely white room and give children and adults hundreds of colorful stickers. This work of art will transform over the six days of the show, sponsored by IKEA.

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Habitat for Humanity’s “Unhinged Challenge” - Celebrity experts and emerging style, décor and DIY bloggers are taking part in the Ultimate Upcycle Challenge at the Philadelphia Home Show, where they will source and repurpose a door from the Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia ReStore location. All items will be on display in the Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia area.

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FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE! – For the second year in a row, the Philadelphia Home Show will be offering free parking at the Sugar House Casino, along with a free shuttle to the Convention Center and back.

For information on the 2014 show, please visit www.phillyhomeshow.comfor any additional updates and ticket information.

Grab your kids and get ready for January's nuttiest adventure, Open Road's animated film, THE NUT JOB! Take a look at the brand new TEASER TRAILER that debuted today; it's fun for the whole family! With an all-star cast, including Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, and Maya Rudolph, this is one nutty heist you and your kids won't want to miss! THE NUT JOB is an action-packed comedy that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.

Check out the trailer NOW on Yahoo! Movies: http://movies.yahoo.com/video/nut-job-trailer-155043075.html